Plot and Conflict

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 

• action
• conflict 
• setting
• plot 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the definition of climax? 

• the turning point of the story
• the struggle between two characters
• the beginning of the story
• the point when the conflict is resolved

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story? 

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• falling action 

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.

• characters, setting
• characters, falling action 
• climax, conflict 
• conflict, resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order? 

• exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 
• exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 
• rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

• resolution
• rising action
• falling action
• exposition

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which word describes the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?

• exposition
• rising action
• introduction
• resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which word describes the part of the story where the loose ends are tied up and the conflict is resolved?

• conclusion
• resolution
• exposition
• introduction

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which element of plot structure is described as being the "spark" that gets the story started...when the problem is revealed?

• exposition
• conflict
• initiating event
• introduction

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

After breaking his mother's vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth and face the consequences, or whether he should attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog. 
Which type of conflict is this?

• Individual vs. nature
• Individual vs. individual
• Individual vs. self
• Individual vs. supernatural

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1